Elwin Close Seaton Sluice, Northumberland
44 addresses across 1 postcode (NE26), about 340 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3205430.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 5, D: 8, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newsham, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 44 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Npc Elsdon Avenue, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 69 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 103 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, detached (5). Built: 1967-1975 (12); 1976-1982 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
- 5, Southward Close, Seaton Sluice
- 6, Southward Close, Seaton Sluice
- 10, Southward Close, Seaton Sluice
- 13, Southward Close, Seaton Sluice
- 14, Southward Close, Seaton Sluice
- 15, Southward Close, Seaton Sluice
- 20, Southward Close, Seaton Sluice
- 21, Southward Close, Seaton Sluice
- 22, Southward Close, Seaton Sluice
- 27, Southward Close, Seaton Sluice
- 35, Southward Close, Seaton Sluice
Council tax
What each band costs in Northumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,597 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,731 | £2,020 | £2,308 | £2,597 | £3,174 | £3,751 | £4,328 | £5,194 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (38% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Wilson and Young, Clarence Street, Seaton Sluice: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 44 addresses are between 18 m and 28 m above sea level (25 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE26 4EA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Cramlington 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Millway Seaton Sluice | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus station Blyth | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Briardene car park | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Fastned Charging Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 14.5 km (9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Npc Elsdon Avenue | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seaton Sluice Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Blyth Community Hospital | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Police Station ( Whitley Bay ) | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Seaton Sluice Millway Garage, Seaton Sluice Cashzone | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,750 m² | 380 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 990 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Memorial Park 8,860 m² | 240 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,630 m² | 130 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Mausoleum 500 Metres East of Seaton Delaval Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 740 m (0.5 miles) west. 24 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mausoleum 500 Metres East of Seaton Delaval Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Boundary Wall Around Fort House With Attached Structures | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Outbuilding 60 Metres South West of Fort House | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Fort House | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Seaton Delaval | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Collywell Sands | Beach | 460 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Collywell Bay | Bay | 510 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Obelisk Plantation | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Egg Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Mile Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Holywell Dene | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 41 | 44 |
3 of the street's 44 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Northumberland: see them on the Northumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Sluice First School | Primary | 3–9 | 390 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Seaton Sluice Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food NE26 4DP | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2024 |
| The Harbour View Chippy NE26 4DR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Seaton Sluice Pharmacy NE26 4DR | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Seaton Sluice Superstore NE26 4RQ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Seaton Sluice First School NE26 4BY | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Wendy G WY321 NE26 4QU | Farmers/growers | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Seaton Sluice Community Centre NE26 4QX | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Castaways NE26 4QZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Seaton Sluice & District Social Club Ltd NE26 4QZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Waterford Arms NE26 4QZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Kings Arms NE26 4RD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 28 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (33); On or near Millfield (17); On or near Byewell Terrace (8); On or near Southward Close (4); On or near Elwin Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NE26 4EA: 44 addresses of 45 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Elwin Close · Southward Close · Southward · Bywell Terrace · Clarence Street · Boundary Way · Queens Road · Millfield · Millway · Byewell Terrace · Byewell Terrace · Ochiltree Court
All the streets in NE26 and across Northumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.